Overview
- The sequel begins streaming exclusively on Peacock on January 16 following its theatrical run in October.
- Black Phone 2 has grossed over $132 million worldwide, extending the franchise’s commercial momentum.
- Director Scott Derrickson returns with co-writer C. Robert Cargill, and producers include Jason Blum, Derrickson and Cargill, with Joe Hill as executive producer.
- Ethan Hawke reprises The Grabber alongside Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw, with Jeremy Davies returning and Demián Bichir among the new cast members.
- Genre coverage highlights the film’s wintry atmosphere and an empowerment-focused throughline, as noted by Bloody Disgusting’s Lady Killers podcast.